Famous String Performers Pathfinder Last updated: May 2009 Scope:Guide to materials available in the PHS library, through subscription databases, and through previewed free websites.
Keywords:Use the name of the person you are researching as your keyword.
Print Resources:Use the Library Catalog to locate print resources in the PHS Library
Subscription Databases:See library staff for user names and passwords. ·Biography Resource Center: This database integrates biographies from Gale Group sources with related full-text articles from hundreds of periodicals, as well as tens of thousands of images and links to hand-picked web sites. ·ProQuest: Full-text articles from magazines, newspapers, encyclopedias, and educational journals.
Student Resource Center: Broad database offering resources in literature, cultures, science, history, and geography. Full-text articles from reference works, primary sources, and periodicals.
Free Websites:
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra: PSO’s website has a search feature with many biographical sketches of various artists.Scroll down to search in the “Non Concert” field.
The Primrose International Viola Archive.Named in honor of William Primrose (1904-1982), the Scottish viola virtuoso who helped establish the viola as a concert instrument, the Primrose International Viola Archive (PIVA) originated in 1974 when Primrose accepted a proposal to donate his memorabilia to the Lee Library as the core of a new viola library that would eventually become a national "resource center for students, violists, and scholars."
Internet Cello Society:The Internet Cello Society, an international cyber-community of cellists, seeks to advance the knowledge and joy of cello playing around the world. We welcome cello enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels.
Allmusic.com: “The allmusic website was created in 1995 as a place for music fans to indulge their passion. Whether you’re visiting allmusic to look up an out-of-print recording, to get our take on a new release, or simply to explore the world of music and see where it may lead, you’ve come to the right spot.”
Wikipedia: The quality of the articles in Wikipedia varies from artist to artist.Be a very critical reading when using Wikipedia.
Pathfinder
Last updated: May 2009
Scope: Guide to materials available in the PHS library, through subscription databases, and through previewed free websites.
Keywords: Use the name of the person you are researching as your keyword.
Print Resources: Use the Library Catalog to locate print resources in the PHS Library
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· Biography Resource Center: This database integrates biographies from Gale Group sources with related full-text articles from hundreds of periodicals, as well as tens of thousands of images and links to hand-picked web sites.
· ProQuest: Full-text articles from magazines, newspapers, encyclopedias, and educational journals.
Free Websites:
Official Websites: